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I had a positive home pregnancy test, last night i began spotting, first bright red then a dark brown stringy discharge when wiping. miscarriage?
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Possible : A miscarriage is a possibility but about 40-50% of pregnant women will experience bleeding during early pregnancy. It is time to schedule a visit with an obgyn for evaluation. Tubal pregnancyies can also cause this. Schedule a visit for an exam, sonogram and blood work.
Answered 9/28/2016
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